THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

October 23, 2016

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY Today’s Gospel graces us with a beautiful prayer that can make every day of our lives a jubilee of mercy: “O God, be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13). Religious Israelites despised the tax collector who prayed it, for collaborating with Gentile occupiers and handling currency that bore the “divine” emperor’s graven image. But the Pharisee’s long-winded self-congratulation, mixed with self-righteous condemnation, was no “prayer” at all. “The Pharisee . . . spoke this prayer to himself” (18:11, emphasis added). Praying the tax collector’s simple, sincere, succinct cry for mercy acknowledges our own sinfulness, and “welcomes” other sinners as brothers and sisters with whom we can identify, even empathize, echoing Pope Francis’ famous comment about not being the one to judge. Indeed, the tax collector “went home justified” (18:14), that is, restored to God’s friendship, for God’s mercy is not prize achieved but gift received. “Let your prayer be brief: for tax collector, prodigal son, and dying thief were all reconciled to God by a single phrase!” (Saint John Climacus, 7th century).

—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Edward Stafford Pastor

Deacon Gerry Scopilliti Permanent Deacon

Sr. Joyce Schreiber, SND Pastoral Minister

Mrs. Margaret Haney Director of Religious Education

Mr. Bill Davies Music Minister

Mrs. Kathi Trares Parish Secretary

Mrs. Cindy Clark Business Office Manager

Mrs. Ruth Fitzgerald Ox Roast Fair Financial Secretary

Mr. Jason Garey Maintenance

LITURGY SCHEDULE

SATURDAY 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY 8:30 and 11:15 a.m.

8:30 and 10:30 a.m. (Summer)

WEEKDAY 8:00 a.m. Tues.-Thur.

HOLY DAYS & SPECIAL LITURGIES (please refer to bulletin)

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Saturdays 4:00-4:30 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION First Friday each month

6:00-9:00 p.m.

Please call the Parish Office for Mass & Prayer Intentions,

Carillon Memorials, Catholic Exponent,

Family Info. Changes, Bulletin News,

Parishioner Registration, or details about any

Parish Organizations, Committees and Ministries.

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PASTOR’S CORNER The gospel message in our parable from Jesus this week invites us to strongly consider the needs of God's people throughout the entire world and decrease our focusing exclusively on what "I" want. That is always very hard to do, but it is a requirement if we are to call ourselves true and faithful disciples of Christ. The self-righteous Pharisee is basically bragging about his accomplishments while the tax collector sinner is humbly and painfully aware of his sins and his need for God's mercy. Perhaps our Blessed Mother gives us the best insight and example in her humble and devout prayer known as the Magnificat. Mary expresses by her life, actions and words that the lowly will be lifted up while the arrogant of mind and heart will be dispersed. May we strive to seek the mercy and graces of our Loving God each day. May we desire earnestly to bow humbly before God, seeking His wisdom to guide us in the building of His kingdom on earth and in helping one another reach our eternal destination in God's Kingdom in Heaven. —Fr. Ed Stafford

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE—10/29-30:

5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. SERVERS T. Gall J. Rowe L. Engelhart G. Lesnak

LECTORS A. Brunton B. Custer D. Engelahrt J. Horvath W. Custer S. Greenwood

EUCH. MIN. J. Cymanski J. Sawyer *E.M. Needed G. Scopilliti G. Scopilliti G. Scopilliti K. Trares M. Feddor A. Anderson B. Haas L. DeLair B. Sabol J. Duriak J. Herman SUPPORT MINISTRIES: MASS SET-UP W. Custer M. Feddor CLEANERS J. Garey

STEWARDSHIP WAY OF LIFE SUNDAY COLLECTION (10/16): $4,438.00 ONLINE GIVING (10/16): $1,163.00 WEEKLY AMOUNT NEEDED: $6,125.00 OVER/UNDER: —$ 524.00 # OF ENVELOPES & ONLINE: 171 (of 498) CHILDREN’S OFFERING: $ 2.00

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT Pride and ego is the root cause of most of our sins. Thinking your time is so valuable, your talent is better than anyone else and your money gives you status is another way of making those things “gods” before God. Remember all those gifts were God-given. Instead we should be humbled by God’s abundant generosity and our hearts should be filled with gratitude.

LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass ...............Austin Heritage 11:15 a.m. Mass .............Clara Koerlin Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass ...............People of St. Joseph Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass ...............Esther Schreck Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass ...............For Vocations Fri. No Liturgy Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass ...............Roy Brugmann Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass ...............Helen Kalapos 11:15 a.m. Mass .............Ruth Curtin

CARILLON MEMORIALS Honor those special people in your life with a $20.00 donation. The Angelus and seasonal hymns will ring at noon and 6:00 p.m. Contact the Parish Office to schedule.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Imagine the frustration of bishops who work strenuously over their ad limina reports, directing study committees, assembling data, honing the texts, traveling to Rome “to the threshold,” only to have it all collapse into a fifteen-minute group meeting with the pope. More than a few have grumbled at the weight of this “treasure” from our tradition, yet from the pope’s vantage point, they are essential to his ministry. Pope John Paul II recalled his own experience as the Bishop of Kraków, visiting with Pope Paul VI in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The memory of those individual visits caused him to strengthen the format, assuring each of the world’s 2,744 bishops a privileged fifteen private minutes with the pope every five years. If you wonder what the pope does all day, the thought of dealing with five hundred bishops a year and reading their detailed reports on diocesan life should help fill up the calendar. Pope John Paul II used to say that he approached each individual meeting with the personal goal of learning something new about the Church, and his lively interest made the visits immensely worthwhile. The content of the private meetings remains under a privilege of secrecy, or as Cardinal Theodore McCarrick once said, “You’re only supposed to quote the pope if he tells a joke.”

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Mon: Eph 4:32-5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17 Tues: Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-33; Ps 128:1-5; Lk 13:18-21 Wed: Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30 Thur: Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 13:31-35 Fri: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Sat: Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Wis 11:22-12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2 Thes 1:11-2:2; Lk 19:1-10

THIS WEEK’S READINGS

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PRAYER INTENTIONS

Suzy Hafemeister Paula Krebs Lynn Davis Joe Robine Diane Sanderson Dan Nuti Sabina Delgado Irene Welling Andy Kollarik Cheryl Erickson Joan Kodash Dean Kohanyi Mary Ann Feddor Zoe Craig (Pinter) Jane Raps Dan Baumbick Kathy Morcarski Bunny Fritz Natalie Jahn Pat Smith Alivia Julliana Vic Santillo Chuck & Marcia Verardi Tammy Cozzone Reynaldo S. Bernardo Kathy Paroff E. Louise Clark Sharon Olszak Lily Peterson Betty Flynn Marcia Reed Ann Salva Timothy Holka Richard Nichols Chuck Holka Kathy Morris Klara Rose Fitzpatrick Sarah Tedrick

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 10 A.M.-7 P.M. 10 A.M.-2 P.M.

in the Pavilion

Donations of clean, usable items (no TV’s) may be dropped off at the Pavilion on

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 10 A.M.-7 P.M. 10 A.M.-2 P.M.

SATURDAY IS FILL-A-BAG DAY FOR $3 (all day)

& FILL-A-TRUNK FOR $10 (starting at Noon)

Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, sale hours, and clean-up.

Donations of soups & other food items for volunteers welcomed.

For further info. or to volunteer, please contact Dan & Sean Fejes (330-274-2481 or sfejes24@gmail.com),

Margery Cleary (330-274-7274), or Parish Office (330-274-2253).

Funds raised will go toward the Appalachian Experience trip, June 17-24, to participate in the Housing Repair Program

at Binns-Counts Community Center in McClure, VA.

The Catholic prison ministry team at the Trumbull Correctional Institution in Leavittsburg is holding a Spiritual Weekend Retreat November 3-6 for Catholic inmates. In addition to your

prayers for their 5th successful weekend retreat, the ministry team is asking for donations of cookies. The participants love cookies—the bigger the better! This is the only time they are able to receive these special treats. If you’d like to donate cookies, simply drop them off on disposable, covered plates at the Parish Office by Wednesday, November 2. Please call the Parish Office (330-274-2253) or Pat Smith (330-274-8335) with any questions.

ST. JOSEPH’S GARDEN CLUB

Thirty-First Annual

Sunday, November 13, 2016

9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

St. Joseph’s Hughes Hall

ONE OF THE AREAS VERY BEST CRAFT SHOWS!

Featuring . . . . .Hand-crafted Items Breakfast/Lunch Served Door Prizes Free Admission & Much More!

Prizes: Decorated Christmas Tree

Large Handcrafted Bird Feeder Holiday Decoration $100 Cash / Plush Toy

Raffle Tickets Sold After Masses

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COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AVAILABLE Attention Jr. High & High School Students—Do you need community service hours? Help is needed to assist crafters carry their items into the Hall for the Christmas Boutique. If you’re available to lend a hand, 8:00-9:00 a.m., please contact Marlene Hornyak (330-274-8145).

CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE

IN REMEMBRANCE

Our “Book of Life” is in the sanctuary throughout the month of October for you to add the names of loved ones who have passed away. All deceased of the parish and our families will be remembered throughout the month of November at our celebrations.

This is a Holy Day of Obligation on which we celebrate the Church Triumphant -- all the Saints in Heaven, canonized or unknown. Let us rejoice in all the men and women, blest in the eyes of the Lord, who celebrate the heavenly liturgy. They stand in God's holy place and sing of the love the Father has bestowed upon them through the blood of the Lamb.

ALL SAINTS DAY MASSES Tuesday, November 1 8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

During the entire month of November we remember in a special w a y a l l t h o s e parishioners and loved ones who have passed away during the past year. The Feast of All Saints is November 1 and the Feast of All Souls is November 2. These two feasts at the beginning of November stress the reali ty of death, resurrect ion, punishment, or reward.

ALL SOULS DAY OBSERVANCES November 5/6 At All Masses

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HUMBLE SERVICE “The one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Humility calls us to let go of self for the good of others. Is humble service as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life the path of holiness that Christ is calling you to follow? If you are experiencing this calling, contact Fr. Christopher Luoni (330-744-8451 or cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org). VETERANS DAY DANCE The Mantua Restoration Society, Inc. is sponsoring a Veterans Day Dance on Saturday, November 12, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Mantua Center School, 11471 Mantua Center Rd. This is a tribute to all veterans with a special recognition for Korean and Vietnam veterans and will feature 50’s & 60’s music. Snacks and refreshments are provided. Tickets are $15.00 per person or $25.00 per couple (no charge for veterans). For more information or tickets, please call Linda (330-274-0803) or Lynn (330-274-3012). CATHOLIC CRUISE EASTERN CARIBBEAN Come and sail away on a 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise with Fr. Salvatore Sciurba November 26 - December 3 on Holland America’s Eurodam out of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Ports of call include Grand Turk Island, Turks & Caicos, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island). Prices begin at $1,658.00 for two passengers including all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of only $350.00 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited—Deadline is November 18. For further information or to register, please contact Robert or Eileen at 860-399-1785 or Eileen@CatholicCruisesandTours.com. RECYCLING AT ST. JOE’S

Keep used household items out of landfills. Bring your old printer cartridges, cell phones, computer accessories, compact fluorescent lightbulbs, and batteries (all but

non-rechargeable alkaline) to the All-Purpose Room and place them in the recycling collection bins. Please contact Emma Kennedy (330-703-0677) for more information. A recycling collection date for larger household items will be scheduled in the future. ACCOUNTABLE It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are held accountable.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Mantua K of C Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Senior Citizens

Sunday, November 20

PRESENTATION & BLESSING OF BIBLES Our 2016-17 Confirmation Class will be presented to our community on Sunday, October 23, at the 11:15 a.m. Mass. All

Confimandi and their parents will be attending.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD The Children’s Liturgy of the Word program is looking for volunteers to lead the weekly CLOW sessions. If you are in high school or older, want to learn more about the Bible, and like working with kids, this could be for you! If you have interested in training for this ministry or want more information, please contact Peg Haney (phaney@stjosephmantua.com or 330-274-2268).

GARDEN CLUB CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE KITCHEN 2016 Garden Club Christmas Boutique is coming up on SUNDAY, November 13! Once again, PSR families will be making and selling food during this event. This concession raises about $1000.00 yearly for our PSR program. We are looking for volunteers throughout the day, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., to set up and clean up, to make and sell food, and for donations of pies and soups. Please be generous in your support of this effort. If you can help and/or donate, or have any questions, please contact Peg Haney. Sign-up sheets are on the table in the school hallway.

CATHOLIC CHALLENGE QUIZ SHOW Teen Edition (ages 13-19) teams are now forming. Teams win prize money for their favorite Catholic organization. E-mail quiz@livingbreadradio.com or register your team online at livingbreadradio.com. Listen to Catholic Challenge at 12:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday on AM1060, FM94.5 (Canton vicinity) or online at livingbreadradio.com. TWO NIGHTS ON THE FAMILY All are welcome to “Two Nights on the Family” taking place on the following Mondays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 4545 New Rd., Austintown:

On October 24, “Back to the Family” will be presented by psychologist Dr. Ray Guarendi, Ph.D. He will review the results of a three-year national search for strong families, revealing those characteristics most common to strong families as well as the struggles and difficulties most families face.

On November 7, a panel of local experts will address “Today’s Challenges to the Family.” Particular focus will be directed towards depression and addiction. Panelists include Nick Ceglia, an instructor for the Behavioral Health Institute at Mercy Health; Terri Grimmett, manager of Ambulatory Addiction Services at Mercy Health; and Karen W. Hogan, Market Director of Nursing at Mercy Health.

The Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life is happy to collaborate with Mercy Health Foundation, the Youngstown Council of Catholic Nurses and the Catholic Medical Association of the Diocese of Youngstown in presenting this free event (donations accepted). For more information, please contact Dave Schmidt at 330-744-8451 ext. 272 or dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org. FROM THE OFFICE OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY The 2016 Diocesan Youth Convention, MERCY BEGINS WITH ME, will be held on Sunday, November 6, at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Canton from 12:30 to 7:00 p.m. The convention is for High School students and features workshops, a keynote address by recorded artist Ben Walther, and a conversation with Bishop Murry. If you are interested, please contact Peg Haney (phaney@stjosephmantua.com).

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TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT The Mantua Council K of C will host their 1st annual Texas Hold’em Tournament, Saturday November 12, at the Sentinel (K of C) Party Center at 11845 St. Rt. 44. Seating is limited and early registration is encouraged with bonus available to those who register before

November 5 (all players must pre-register). The first 50 that register will receive $500.00 in extra chips. The cost of entering the tournament is $75.00 (fee includes tourney fee, start up chips, food and pop). The prize will be determined by how many sign up. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. with games starting at 6:00 p.m. A large pay-out is expected (based on required minimum number of players) along with hourly options and a 50/50 drawing. Proceeds to benefit Coats for Kids, Toys for Tots, and 4C’s at Christmas. Please contact Dan Baumbick for details and registration at 330-274-2589.

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FREE COMMUNITY MEALS IN THE AREA

Sundays: St Joseph Church, Mantua Serves: Last Sun. Sept.-Apr., 12:30-2:00 p.m. (9/25, 10/30, 1/26, 2/28, 3/26, 4/30)

MONDAYS THRU FRIDAYS: Center of Hope, 1034 W. Main St., Ravenna Serve Lunch: Weekdays, 11:30-12:15 p.m.

MONDAYS: Christ Lutheran Church, 10827 Main St., Mantua Serves: 3rd Mon. of month, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

TUESDAYS: Windham Congregational Church (Brick Chapel), 9003 N. Main St., Windham Serves: 2nd Tues. of month, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Covenant Bible Church, 8146 High St., G’ville Serves: 3rd Tues. of month, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Streetsboro United Methodist, 8940 S.R. 43 Serves: 4th Tues. of month, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS: Lake Brady United Methodist Church, 1994 Brady Lake Rd., Kent Serves: 3rd Wed. of month, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

THURSDAYS: Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 S. R. 82 (Corner of S.R. 82 and Mantua Center Rd.) Serves: Last Thur. of month, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

SATURDAYS: First UM Church, 263 S. Prospect St., Ravenna Serves Lunch: Every Sat., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

FREE COMMUNITY MEALS

St. Joseph Parish’s next Free Community Meal will be on Sunday, October 30, 12:30-2:00 p.m. in Hughes Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend! This effort is done in conjunction with our PSR program, parish organizations, and the church communities in our area. Our goal is to provide a nutritious meal and fellowship to those in need. Please join us for food and fellowship.

This month's meal is being made and served with love from the Safko family. They are requesting donations of long grained white rice, canned mixed vegetables, and c r e a m o f m u s h r o o m soup. Please bring your donations to PSR, the Narthex, or Hughes Hall.

If you would like to do more, please contact Peg Haney (330-274-2268

or phaney@stjosephmantua.com).

FIRST STEP FOR CHANGE Catholic Charities’ top priority is emergency assistance. The First Step program provides specific emergency assistance to pregnant women and families with children ages 0-3. Funds collected from First Step for Change are used to supplement case management services with emergency material assistance. Please support this important “baby bottle fund raiser” that helps Catholic Charities change lives. . . one family at a time. For more information on Catholic Charities’ services and programs, visit www.ccdoy.org. Next weekend we will be wrapping up the First Step for Change campaign at our parish. Please remember to bring your filled baby bottle with you to Mass the weekend of November 5/6, and place in the Narthex It is important that you bring your bottle back to church so that we can re-use it next year. The more bottles that are returned, the less the diocese has to buy for next year. Thank you.